Orsay Museum

Musée d'Orsay

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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station …

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Jan 2, 2025
Spectacular Museum, because it was a Railway Station; it just works. Some fantastic art of course and we went for the Impressionists of which the collection is superb. I particularly liked that there… Full review by SolihullTraveller
Dec 25, 2024
My favourite museum in Paris - quieter and more interesting than Louvre in my opinion. Love the exhibits as well as building itself. Could sit in the clock restaurant for hours! Full review by fionaalfa
Dec 24, 2024
My family of 3 went on 24 December and there are no words to describe how incredibly busy this museum was. The staff was organized outside with the long line and they were helpful and kind. Once insi… Full review by Tiffany D
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In 1973, the Musée d’Orsay’s days were numbered; they were planning to demolish Victor Laloux’s 1900 former train station and it…
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Millions of visitors come to see Musée d'Orsay's mammoth collection of French art every year. The building itself, called the Gare d'Orsay, w…
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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the left bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-…
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Facts

Established:1986
Located:Rue de Lille 75343 Paris, France
Visitors:3.9 million (2023)
Director:Serge Lemoine
Type:Art museum, Design/Textile Museum, Historic site

Questions & answers

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Hello! We did not find any information about this. My friend and I are in the category of European students aged 18-25. We …
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Hello! We did not find any information about this. My friend and I are in the category of European students aged 18-25. We cannot buy tickets and book time online. So it turns out that we will have to stand in line at the cash register? Or can we also just skip the queue by presenting the relevant documents? Thank you!
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Sorry I did not respond earlier but I just saw your question. We did not buy tickets in advance , because it was a spur of the moment decision to visit, we just walked up and …
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Sorry I did not respond earlier but I just saw your question. We did not buy tickets in advance , because it was a spur of the moment decision to visit, we just walked up and purchased out tickets when we arrive, there was no line at the time and we quickly got in, but when we left there was a line but it was not that long.
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Answer by LARRY T · Apr 23, 2024
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Is it free the first Sunday of every month?
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According to their website, yes, with a reservation. This is from their website: Access to the museum is free for all visitors on the 1st Sunday of every month. Reservation is compulsory.
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Are the exhibits free entry along with the museum ticket or do you need to buy a timed ticket for the exhibits?
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Yes, a ticket allows you entry to all the galleries. However, I purchased a ticket in advance which gave me: Combined ticket Musée d'Orsay - Musée Rodin which cost 24,00 € and no …
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Yes, a ticket allows you entry to all the galleries. However, I purchased a ticket in advance which gave me: Combined ticket Musée d'Orsay - Musée Rodin which cost 24,00 € and no waiting in lines Valid for 3 months from the date of purchase for a single entry in each museum. No reservation required. Musée d'Orsay: Includes access to the Permanent collections and the Temporary exhibitions, subject to availability. Full list of current exhibitions on the musee-orsay website Musée Rodin: Includes access to the Permanent collections the Temporary exhibitions shown in the Hôtel Biron, but also to the Sculptures Garden. ____________ -do an internet search for this special ticket & it will come up on the museum website- I believe the first Sunday is free but likely very crowded so good to avoid and museum is closed on Mondays, I think-check the website for holidays.
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Frequently asked questions

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Am I eligible for free access to the museum?
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Free entry without booking,
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Tips

You can team your visit to this museum with a tour of the nearby National Museum of Legion of Honour  & Orders of Chivalry
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To avoid extremely long and tedious lines for tickets, it's advisable to pre-purchase your tickets. Or opt for a museum pass
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Holders of Paris City Passport are allowed free entry to the museum
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Don't forget to keep your ticket – you can get some discounts when visiting other famous sights
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You cannot enter the museum with suitcases or backpacks and they also cannot be left in the cloakroom
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Sneak off for wine and cheese in Café Campana
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You can try to find a painting of Whistler's Mother
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If you climb to the top balcony, you can take in a spectacular of the sacre-coeur basilica
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It is open daily except monday; an admission fee is charged
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The tickets for musee d'orsay are very reasonably priced and can be bought on the spot
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Tickets cost some 14 euros per adult
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The rooftop restaurant les ombres offers stunning views of the eiffel tower
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Tue-sun 9:30am-6pm, last tickets at 5pm
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Should be payed a visit even if you have to miss all other museums in paris after the louvre
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Capture beautiful views of paris with your camera
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General admission here is 12 euros (around $14) per person
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You can click on the map view to know the exact location of the place on the maps
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English audioguides and free color-coded museum maps (both available just past the ticket booths
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Top of every visitor's must-see list is the painting collection
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It's one of the brightest corners in europe and the home of van gogh's and monet's art pieces
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